Senior Supply Planning Manager

Dyson•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage Supply Planning and inventory levels in Americas Region (US, Canada, LATAM) for both Finished Goods and Spares & Accessories Lead S&OP/IBP cycle in Americas, and support weekly S&OE meeting with Global Leadership Influence senior management on demand and supply decisions Manage communication of supply constraints calling out risks, opportunities, and strategies to follow Represent Americas in monthly Global supply and demand meetings as well as in Regional alignment meetings Develop and coach the Supply Planning and cross-functional teams promoting growth, engagement, and high performance as the company experiences growth year over year Partner with Supply Chain headquarters to set inventory targets and demand /supply KPI’s Drive improvement in Supply Chain Planning activities (i.e., monthly forecasting cycle with sales, forecast accuracy) Drive improvement in Supply Planning activities such as on time arrivals, inbound tracking, inventory, and communication/reporting with our 3rd party forwarders Liaise between Dyson Supply Chain headquarters, local sales, marketing, and finance teams Lead initiatives with sales and marketing for successful yearly launches maintaining low/non- existent levels of stock for discontinuations Create and improve existing processes for demand and supply planning and be a strong advocate for them Builds strong relationships with Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams as well as with global and regional counterparts

Requirements

BA/BS required, in the area of Supply Chain or related quantitative/business discipline preferred.
7+ years of experience in Supply or Demand Planning management roles
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard detailed data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
Strong hands-on knowledge of all aspects of Demand and Supply planning: production, procurement, planning, forecasting, inventory management, inbound
Is comfortable presenting in audiences that include Senior Management
Can participate in weekly evening calls (due to time zone differences)
Ability to have a wide scope of responsibility and influence at a high level within the company
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
Has the courage to explore new ideas and ways of thinking, take calculated risks, and challenge the norm while working towards best practices for the supply and demand team
Experience in organizing/presenting information in a way that enables top management to make decisions
Serve as an active and high performing member of the team
Partner and actively collaborate with other team members to support new opportunities as they arise
Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the Supply and Demand team
Think outside of the box, identifying opportunities for improvement
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage Supply Planning and inventory levels in Americas Region (US, Canada, LATAM) for both Finished Goods and Spares & Accessories
Lead S&OP/IBP cycle in Americas, and support weekly S&OE meeting with Global Leadership
Influence senior management on demand and supply decisions
Manage communication of supply constraints calling out risks, opportunities, and strategies to follow
Represent Americas in monthly Global supply and demand meetings as well as in Regional alignment meetings
Develop and coach the Supply Planning and cross-functional teams promoting growth, engagement, and high performance as the company experiences growth year over year
Partner with Supply Chain headquarters to set inventory targets and demand /supply KPI’s
Drive improvement in Supply Chain Planning activities (i.e., monthly forecasting cycle with sales, forecast accuracy)
Drive improvement in Supply Planning activities such as on time arrivals, inbound tracking, inventory, and communication/reporting with our 3rd party forwarders
Liaise between Dyson Supply Chain headquarters, local sales, marketing, and finance teams
Lead initiatives with sales and marketing for successful yearly launches maintaining low/non- existent levels of stock for discontinuations
Create and improve existing processes for demand and supply planning and be a strong advocate for them
Builds strong relationships with Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams as well as with global and regional counterparts

Benefits

401K with up to a 4% match
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
Generous Child Care Leave Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Dyson Product Discounts
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
Vision & Dental Coverage
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability